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BK54 CVV

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,499 mi
Last recorded123,499 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 CVV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 123,499 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 123,499 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 123,194 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 120,086 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust clamps leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 119,868 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust clamps leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 113,869 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 104,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 98,922 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 98,922 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 93,113 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 92,866 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrules have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2018 92,860 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrules have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Foreign object in tyre (thorn?)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 92,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 90,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Rear Oil leak diff

Pass 22 Dec 2015 84,120 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 84,117 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer and shock bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer and shock bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 78,638 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 71,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 65,892 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 65,796 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,020 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,452 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,912 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,562 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,083 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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BK54 CVV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,379 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK54 CVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK54 CVV registered?

BK54 CVV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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